redco audio controller/gui instruction manual

REDCO AUDIO

CONTROLLER/GUI INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Redco Audio Master Controller for Servoreeler Systems - Version 1.4.0

CONTENTSBack view details and specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction and Redco Master Controller Software features and apps ................................................................................................................................4

1. Installation and Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5-7 1.1 Master Controller Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 1.2 Raspberry Pi Setup ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 1.3 Connecting the Raspberry Pi to the Master Controller(s) ..........................................................................................................................................................7

2. Unit Controls .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-15 2.1 Top Bar ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 2.2 Unit Controls......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 2.3 Selecting Units ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10 2.4 Unit Groups ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11 2.5 Up/Down Button Modes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 2.6 Status Indicators .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................13 2.7 Unit Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14 2.8 Unit Calibration ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................15

3. Presets .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16-22 3.1 Controls ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16 3.2 Saving a Preset ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17 3.3 Recalling a Preset...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................18 3.4 Deleting a Preset ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................19 3.5 Copying a Preset ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 3.6 Renaming a Preset .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21 3.7 Locking and Unlocking a Preset ..................................................................................................................................................................................................22

4. Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23-35 4.1 Server Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23-24 4.2 Unit Names ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25 4.3 Position Indicators ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................26 4.4 User Presets ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................27-29 4.5 Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30-31 4.6 Log ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32 4.7 Master Controller Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33-35

5. Serial/Ethernet Interface Protocol ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 36-45

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REDCO AUDIO’S MASTER CONTROLLERS (MCS) for

Enhancement to SERVOREELER systems.

Back View Details

The self-contained master controller system incorporates a power supply, manual switches and CPU running software in a 1 space rack mount package. It allows communication with Servoreelers and external controllers (Crestron, AMX, etc.). The unit has an Ethernet connection (IEEE 802.3), serial connection (RS-232), and an array of non-Ethernet RJ45s (one or two groups of six, 6 or 12 total) which transmit 24 volt power and control signals to individual Servoreelers.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power ………100 to 240 volts AC 50/60 Hz

Reeler ports….. 6 or 12, specify when ordering

1 RS-232 Serial port (external control)

1 Ethernet port (external control)

Case: Standard 1 Space rack mountable enclosure 1.75” high, 19” wide, 8” Deep

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REDCO MASTER CONTROLLER SOFTWARE

FEATURESPreset management

Variable speed control

Simultaneous control of units via groupings

Calibration and diagnostics

THE APPSWeb App - Control a servoreeler system from any web browser

Crestron Integration - Install a new Crestron system or add to an existing installation* using iPad, Web, Standalone, and/or Crestron touchscreen interface.

*Requires 3-Series processor or one of the following 2-series processors AV2, CP2E, DMPS-100-C, DMPS-200-C, DMPS-300-C, DMPS-300-C-AEC, PAC2, PRO2, RACK2.

OPTIONSStandard Interface - 12 unit layout with 24 user presets, 8 system presets, and 6 groups.

Custom Interface - Customized unit layout, preset numbers (32 total max), groups, and custom graphics/colors/text.

INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of the Redeco Master Controller (RMC) for the Servoreeler system.

Your RMC is a finely tuned software intended for critical professional applications.

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1. INSTALLATION AND SETUP 1.1 Master Controller Setup

Step 1: Power - Connect the power cable. Then use the front panel switch to turn on the controller.

Make sure power plugged in and power is turned

“ON”

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On a Mac: 1. Connect to the serial port on the Master Controller using a

USB to serial converter. 2. Install and run “SerialTools” (available in the Mac App Store).3. Select the correct serial port from the drop down menu. Set

the baud rate to 57600. 4. Click “Connect” and type “GIP” in the window then hit

return.5. The device should return “GIP OK DHCP...”. The first set of

numbers after DHCP is the current IP address.

On a PC:1. Connect to the serial port on the Master Controller using a

USB to serial converter or serial cable.2. Download and run “Termite,” available here: https://www.

compuphase.com/software_termite.htm3. Click “Settings” to verify the port configuration. The baud

rate should be 57600. Under “Transmitted text”, select “Append CR”.

4. In the field at the bottom of the window, type “GIP” and press enter.

5. The device should return “GIP OK DHCP...”. The first set of numbers after DHCP is the current IP address.

Step 3. Determine the IP Address of the Master Controller

Step 2: Network - Connect the ethernet port of the master controller to the same switch and/or network as the Raspberry Pi.

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1.2 Raspberry Pi Setup Step 1: Power - Connect the supplied power adapter. This immediately powers on the Raspberry Pi.*

(*Depending on the power supply sent, there may or may not be a power switch.)

Step 2: Network - Connect the ethernet port of the Raspberry Pi directly to the ethernet port of a computer with Safari ( )installed. (This direct connection is only used for setup and configuration.)

Step 3: Assign a Static IP Address

(skip to step 4 if using DHCP address reservation)

1. Open Safari and enter “servoreeler.local” in the web address bar to load the web interface.

2. In the upper right hand corner of the main controls page, press the settings icon ( ).

3. Change the configuration from “DHCP” to “Static”.

4. Enter an IP address, subnet mask, router address, and dns server address.

5. Press “Apply” to save the changes.

Step 4: GUI configuration

1. Open Safari and enter “servoreeler.local/config” in the web address bar to load the configuration interface.

2. Enter the total number of master controllers in the system.

3. Enter the number of units for each master controller to match the number of units connected to each master controller.

4. Change the name of the master controller (optional).

5. If needed, adjust the number of user and system presets. The maximum total number of presets is 32.

6. If needed, adjust the number of groups. The maximum total is 26 (A to Z)

7. Press “Apply” to save changes

Step 5: Network - Connect the ethernet port of the Raspberry Pi to the same switch and/or network as the master controller and computer/iPad used to control the system.

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1.3 Connecting the Raspberry Pi to the Master Controller(s)

Step 1: Connect the ethernet port of the Raspberry Pi to the same switch and/or network as the Master Controller and computer/iPad used to control the system.

Step 2: Open Safari and enter “servoreeler.local” in the web address bar to load the web interface. If the interface does not load, assign a static IP address to the Raspberry Pi (see 1.2 Raspberry Pi Setup - Step 3: Assign a Static IP Address) then enter the assigned static IP address in the web address bar.

Step 3: In the upper right hand corner of the main controls page, press the settings icon.

Step 4: In the left pane under “Master Controllers”, select the controller to connect to the Raspberry Pi.

Step 5: Enter the IP address of the master controller and press “Connect”. Skip steps 6 and 7 if using DHCP address reservation on the network.

Step 6: Once the master controller is connected, select “Ethernet” at the top of the page.

Step 7: Select “DHCP” from the configuration drop down menu and press “Apply,” this will maintain the same IP address for the controller. Click “Apply and Reboot” in the popup window. Repeat steps 4-7 for each Master Controller in the system.

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2. UNIT CONTROLS

2.1 - Top Bar

THE TOP BAR CONTAINS CONTROLS FOR UNIT SELECTION AND NAVIGATION.

1. Clear Button - Deselects all units.

2. Select All - Selects all online units.

3. Ignore Groups - When enabled, selecting a unit assigned to a group does not select all other units in the group. (See 2.4 - Unit Groups)

4. Group Speed - When enabled, changing the speed of a unit assigned to a group changes the speed of all other units in the group. (See 2.4 - Unit Groups)

5. Page Navigation - Page navigation buttons will be displayed when more than 12 units are present in the system. The arrow buttons will change the page displayed. The indicator displays the current page and the total number of pages.

6. Gear Icon - Displays the settings page.

7. Manual Icon - Opens a pdf of this manual.

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2.2 - Unit Controls THE UNIT CONTROLS WINDOW CONTAINS CONTROLS, SETTINGS, AND FEEDBACK DISPLAYS FOR A UNIT.

1. Group Menu - Assigns a single unit or multiple selected units to a group. (see 2.4 - Unit Groups)

2. Up/Down Button Mode - Changes the behavior of the retract (up) and deploy (down) buttons. (see 2.5 - Up/Down Button Modes)

3. Speed Slider - Changes the run speed of the motor from 1 (slowest) to 32 (fastest).

4. Speed Buttons (“+” and “-“) - Changes the run speed of the motor by one step.

5. Position Indicator - Displays the deployment position relative to user assigned top and bottom counts. (see 4.3 - Position Indicator Settings)

6. Status Indicators - Displays limit and sensor status. (see 2.6 - Status Indicators)

7. Unit Settings - Displays controls for unit settings. (see 2.7 - Unit settings)

8. Retract (Up ) Button - Runs the unit up according to the button mode. (see 2.5 - Up/Down Button Modes)

9. Deploy (Down ) Button - Runs the unit down according to the button mode. (see 2.5 - Up/Down Button Modes)

10. Status Window - Displays status information or the current count of the unit.

11. Unit Name - The name of the unit assigned in the settings. (see 4.2 - Unit Names)

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2.3 - Selecting Units

PRESS ANYWHERE IN A UNIT WINDOW TO SELECT OR DESELECT THE UNIT. When a unit is selected, its window turns blue if no preset function is selected. If a preset function is selected (e.g. “Save”), the unit window will change color corresponding to the preset function selected.

Red for “Save” 1 , Green for “Recall” 2 , and Orange for “Delete” 3 . Selected units form an ad hoc group and will operate as if assigned to a group. (see 2.4 - Unit Groups)

The way units grouped together are selected can be modified with the “Ignore Groups” 4 button in the top bar. (see 2.1 - Top Bar)

Ignore Groups Disabled - When selecting a unit assigned to a group, all units in that group are also selected.

Ignore Groups Enabled - When selecting a unit assigned to a group, only that unit is selected.

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2.4 - Unit Groups

UNITS CAN BE GROUPED TOGETHER TO LINK THE CONTROLS OF MULTIPLE UNITS. Pressing the retract (up) or deploy (down) button of a unit assigned to a group will engage the same button for every unit in the group.

Changing the speed of a unit assigned to a group will change the speed of all the units in the group. This speed matching function can be disabled with the “Group Speed” button in the top bar (see 2.1 - Top Bar).

Selecting a unit in a group with “Ignore Groups” enabled will temporarily override a group assignment. Selected units form an ad hoc group and will operate as if assigned to a group.

Group Assignment - The group menu button at the top of the unit controls window displays the currently assigned group.

Step 1 - To assign a unit to a group, first press the group menu button. This will display a list of groups.

Step 2 - Press the desired group to assign the unit to that group. If the unit is selected, all other selected units will be assigned to the same group.

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2.5 - Up/Down Button ModesTHERE ARE THREE MODES FOR THE RETRACT (up) AND DEPLOY (down) BUTTONS: 1 Normal, 2 Latch, and 3 Nudge. Press the mode button to cycle through the three modes.

Normal Mode - Retract and deploy buttons are momentary. The unit will run while a retract or deploy button is pressed and stop when released.

Latch Mode - Retract and deploy buttons are latching. The unit will begin running when the retract or deploy button is pressed and continue running when released. Pressing the same button again will stop the unit. This mode can be useful for retracting or deploying a long reeler or winch.

Nudge Mode - Retract and deploy buttons run the unit approximately 25 counts (the minimum required for motor movement) at the slowest speed. Entering this mode sets the unit speed to “1”. The unit will return to its previous speed setting when nudge mode is exited. This mode can be useful for leveling bars and fine tuning.

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2.6 - Status IndicatorsTHERE ARE FIVE INDICATORS FOR REELERS AND THREE INDICATORS FOR WINCHES. Both types of units share Top Limit A (TL), Bottom Limit B (BL), and Spill Sensor E (SS) indicators. Reelers have two additional sensor indica-tors: Full Sensor C (FS) and Empty Sensor D (ES).

Limits - When a limit count is reached, the unit will stop running. (See 2.7 - Unit Settings)

Top Limit A (TL) - A count that when reached will stop the unit from retracting.

Bottom Limit B (BL) - A count that when reached will stop the unit from deploying.

There are three possible states for a limit indicator:

Gray - Indicates the limit is disabled and will have no effect on the operation of the unit.

Green - Indicates the limit is enabled. The unit will run normally until this limit is reached.

Red - Indicates the limit has been reached. The unit will not run in the direction of the indicated limit.

Sensors - Hardware sensors are designed to prevent unit damage. Each sensor affects the unit operation differently. Sensors cannot be disabled.

Full Sensor C (FS) - Reelers contain an optical sensor that is detects when the cable drum is full. The reeler will not retract while this sensor is tripped. Winches do not contain a full sensor.

Empty Sensor D (ES) - Reelers contain an optical sensor that detects when cable drum is empty. The reeler will not deploy while this sensor is tripped. Winches do not contain an empty sensor.

Spill Sensor E (SS) - Reelers contain an optical sensor that detects when the cable spills out of the cable drum. Winches contain a sensor triggered by weight on the line. Insufficient weight can trigger this sensor in a winch. While this sensor is tripped, both reelers and winches will not deploy (down).

There are two possible states for a sensor indicator:

Gray - Indicates the sensor is not tripped

Red - Indicates the sensor is tripped

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2.7 - Unit SettingsIN THE UNIT SETTINGS ARE CONTROLS FOR ENABLING LIMITS, DISABLING LIMITS, SETTING LIMITS, AND ADJUSTING THE STOP SPEED. Access the unit settings by pressing the gear button on the unit controls. Pressing “DONE” returns to the unit controls.

Top Limit On/Off - The top limit is a user defined deployment position that when reached prevents the unit from retracting (up). The “On” button enables the limit. The “Off” button disables the limit.

Set Top - Assigns the current deployment position as the top limit position and enables the top limit. A limit position count cannot be entered manually. (See Settings - Diagnostics - Counts for viewing the limit counts)

Bottom Limit On/Off - The bottom limit is a user defined deployment position that when reached prevents the unit from deploying (down). The “On” button enables the limit. The “Off” button disables the limit.

Set Bottom - Assigns the current deployment position as the bottom limit position and enables the bottom limit. A limit position count cannot be entered manually. (See Settings - Diagnostics - Counts for viewing the limit counts)

Hard Stop - Stops the motor immediately when a unit is stopped.

Soft Stop - Ramps the motor speed down when the unit is stopped.

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2.8 - Unit CalibrationCALIBRATION IS THE PROCESS OF ADJUSTING THE ENCODER COUNT OF THE UNIT TO MATCH A MEASURED DEPLOYMENT POSITION. Access the calibration controls by holding the settings button (gear button ) for two seconds or right-clicking the settings button. Press the settings button again to return to the unit controls.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:

Step 1 - Run the unit to the calibration position as measured from a fixed point (stage floor, ceiling, etc.). This should be assigned and documented during installation. If the unit has been calibrated previously, use the “Goto 0” button to run the unit to the approximate position.

Step 2 - Adjust the unit deployment to match the measured calibration position (using a slow speed). If the displayed count is higher or lower than zero by more than 50, this can cause the saved presets and limits to be inaccurate.

Step 3 - Press the “Set 0” button to reset the count to zero. The unit is now calibrated.

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3. PRESETS 3.1 - Controls THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CONTROLS PAGE CONTAINS CONTROLS FOR MANIPULATING PRESETS.

Preset Function Buttons - Prepares the system to save, recall, or delete a preset.

Preset List Selection Buttons - Selects the preset list to display. There are two lists of presets, “User” and “System”. The user presets are meant to be used for custom positioning and can be downloaded and uploaded. System presets are meant to be used for operations like hanging microphones and retracting all units. The presets in both lists are functionally identical with the only difference being user presets are able to be downloaded and uploaded

Preset List - Displays all preset slots for the selected preset list. Each preset in the list displays a slot index, lock feedback, and name.

Preset Edit Buttons - Copy, paste, or edit a selected preset.

Confirm Button - This button executes the desired preset function. It flashes to indicate the system is ready to save, recall, or delete a preset. This button changes to “All Stop” while any unit is running. Pressing “All Stop” will immediately hard stop all running units.

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3.2 - Saving a PresetTHE DEPLOYMENT POSITIONS OF THE REELERS AND WINCHES CAN BE SAVED AS PRESETS.

1. Press the “Save” button outlined in red. This changes any selected units and selected preset to red. While in save mode, unsaved preset slots can be selected.

2. Select the units to save in the preset. The selected units will be red indicating they will be saved in the preset. (see 2.3 - Selecting Units)

3. Select a preset in the preset list. Unsaved presets can only be selected while in save mode. A locked preset cannot be overwritten.

4. If the preset is not locked, the “Confirm” button will flash red indicating the preset is ready to be saved. Press the “Confirm” button to save the preset or press the “Save” button to cancel the operation.

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3.3 - Recalling a PresetRECALLING A PRESET WILL MOVE ALL UNITS SAVED IN A PRESET SIMULTANEOUSLY TO THE SAVED DEPLOYMENT POSITIONS.

1. Press the “Recall” button outlined in green. Any selected units will be deselected. If a saved preset is selected, units included in the selected preset will be colored green.

2. Select a preset in the preset list. Units included in the selected preset will be colored green.

3. The “Confirm” button will flash green indicating the preset is ready to be recalled. Press the “Confirm” button to begin the recall operation or press the “Recall” button to cancel the operation.

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3.4 - Deleting a Preset DELETING A PRESET WILL REMOVE THE PRESET FROM THE PRESET LIST AND LEAVE THE PRESET SLOT EMPTY. This is operation cannot be undone.

1. Press the “Delete” button outlined in orange. Any selected units will be deselected. If a saved preset is selected, units included in the selected preset will be colored orange.

2. Select a preset in the preset list. Units included in the selected preset will colored orange. A locked preset cannot be deleted.

3. If the preset is not locked, the “Confirm” button will flash orange indicating the preset is ready to be deleted. Press the “Confirm” button to delete the preset or press the “Delete” button to cancel.

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3.5 - Copying a PresetTHIS FUNCTION CREATES A COPY OF A PRESET AND SAVES IT IN ANOTHER PRESET SLOT.

1. Select a saved preset in the preset list.

2. Press the “Copy” button below the preset list. The preset will deselect when the “Copy” button is pressed.

3. Select a preset slot from the preset list to paste the preset into. Unsaved preset slots can be selected after the “Copy” button is pressed. A locked preset cannot be overwritten.

4. If the preset is not locked, the “Paste” button will be enabled indicating there is a preset that can be pasted into the preset slot. Press the “Paste” button to paste the preset into the selected preset slot.

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3.6 - Renaming a PresetTHIS FUNCTION ALLOWS THE USER TO ASSIGN A CUSTOM NAME TO A PRESET.


2. Press the “Edit” button below the preset list. An “Edit Preset” window will be displayed.

3. Enter a name in the name field and press “Apply” to rename the preset. Press “Cancel” to revert any changes.

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3.7 - Locking and Unlocking a Preset LOCKING A PRESET PREVENTS IT FROM BEING OVERWRITTEN OR DELETED. A locked preset is indicated by a lock icon in the bottom left corner of a preset slot in a preset list.


2. Press the “Edit” button below the preset list. An “Edit Preset” window will be displayed.

3. Press the lock toggle switch to lock or unlock the preset. Press “Apply” to save the changes. Press “Cancel” to revert any changes.

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1. Configuration - DHCP or Static IP address assignment. Select “DHCP” to have the Raspberry Pi be assigned an IP address by a DHCP server on the network. Select “Static” to assign an IP address to the Raspberry Pi manually.

2. IP Address - The IP address of the Raspberry Pi.

3. Subnet Mask - The subnet mask of the Raspberry Pi.

4. Router - The IP address of the network router/gateway.

5. DNS Server - The IP address of the DNS server.

6. MAC Address - The MAC address of the Raspberry Pi network adapter.

7. Cancel - Restores current settings without applying changes.

8. Apply - Applies new settings.

9. Renew Lease - Requests a new IP address from the DHCP server.

4. SETTINGS 4.1 - Server Settings TCP/IP: Network settings of the Raspberry Pi web server.

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UPDATE: Web server software information and software update controls

1. Current Version - Software revision of the web server software.

2. Release Date - Release date of the web server software.

3. Automatically Check for Updates - Enables the web server to check for software updates automatically once a day. When an update is available, an icon will be displayed on the main controls page.

4. Update Status - Status of the last update check or currently running update.

5. Check for Update - Checks the web for a software update.

6. Update - Downloads and performs a software update. Button is only active when a software update is available.

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4.2 - Unit NamesEDIT NAMES: Apply custom names to each unit.

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4.3 - Position IndicatorsCOUNTS: Controls to edit the top and bottom counts that drive the position indicators for each unit displayed on the unit controls. The position indi-cator shows a relative position between the selected top and bottom counts. By default, the full sensor count is used for the top count and the empty sensor count is used for the bottom count.

1. Unit - The name of the unit.

2. Count - The current count of the unit.

3. Top Indicator Count - There are three choices available for the top indicator count: Full Sensor (default), Top Limit, and User. When “User” is selected, the count field becomes editable. Valid values are -9999999 to 99999999.

4. Bottom Indicator Count - There are three choices available for the bottom indicator count: Empty Sensor (default), Bottom Limit, and User. When “User” is selected, the count field becomes editable. Valid values are -9999999 to 99999999.

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4.4 - User PresetsINSPECT: View the name, lock status, and unit counts for a selected preset.

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DOWNLOAD: Download a file containing selected presets.

1. Saved - Select all saved presets.

2. All - Select all saved and unsaved presets.

3. None - Clear preset selection.

4. Download - Download a file containing the selected presets.

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UPLOAD: Upload a presets file.

Choose File… - Choose a presets file to upload.

After the file is chosen, any saved presets in the file will be highlighted in blue and outlined in one of three colors: Green, yellow, or red.

A green outline indicates the preset will be written to an empty preset slot.

A yellow outline indicates the preset will overwrite an existing unlocked preset.

A red outline indicates the preset will overwrite an existing locked preset.

Pressing on a highlighted preset disables that preset and prevent it from being uploaded. When a preset is disabled, the preset slot is outlined in blue. Pressing a disabled preset outlined in blue enables the preset for upload.

Highlighted presets can be dragged to another preset slot. If there is already a highlighted preset in that slot, the two presets will swap slots.

Cancel - Clear presets file and cancel upload.

Upload - Upload the presets and apply changes.

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4.5 - DiagnosticsINFO: Diagnostic information for each unit in the system.

Unit - The name of the unit

Master - The index number of the master controller the unit is connected to.

Port - The index number of the port on the master controller the unit is connected to.

Online - Indicates the current online status of the unit.

Green - Unit is online. Yellow - Master is online and unit is offline. Red - Master is offline.

Type - The type of unit: “Reeler” or “Winch”.

Firmware - The firmware version of the unit.

Errors - The number of the communication errors of the unit.

Voltage - Voltage currently supplied to the unit.

Sensors - Sensor status.

F - Full Sensor E - Empty Sensor S - Spill Sensor U - User Sensor B - Bezel Sensor

Reboot - Reboot the unit.

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COUNTS: Encoder counts of the current position, sensor positions, and limit positions.

Unit - The unit name.

Current - The current encoder count.

Full - The encoder count when the full sensor is tripped. Anytime the full sensor is tripped, this value is updated.

Empty - The encoder count when the empty sensor is tripped. Anytime the empty sensor is tripped, this value is updated.

Top Limit - The encoder count of the top limit position.

Bottom Limit - The encoder count of the bottom limit position.

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4.6 - LogLOG: System log

First - Go to first log entry.

Last - Go to last log entry.

Auto - Automatically scroll to the last entry when new entries are added.

Download - Download the current log file

Clear - Clear the log.

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4.7 - Master Controller SettingsCONNECTION: Set the IP address and poll interval of the master controller that the Raspberry Pi will connect to.

IP Address - The IP address of the master controller to connect to.

Status - Shows current connection status.

Poll Interval - The time in milliseconds between poll commands. The recommended default is 200.

Buffer Commands - Shows the number of commands queued to send to the master controller. If this number is consistently higher than 0, increase the poll interval.

Disconnect - Disconnect from the master controller.

Connect - Connect to the master controller.

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ETHERNET: Network settings of the master controller. These settings are only available when connected to the master controller.

Configuration - DHCP or Static IP address assignment. Select “DHCP” to have the master controller be assigned an IP address by a DHCP server on the network. Select “Static” to assign an IP address to the master controller manually. Static IP assignment is recom-mended unless DHCP address reservation is used on the network.

IP Address - The IP address of the master controller.

Subnet Mask - The subnet mask of the master controller.

Router - The IP address of the network router/gateway.

DNS Server - The IP address of the DNS server.

MAC Address - The MAC address of the master controller network adapter.

Cancel - Restores current settings without applying changes.

Apply - Applies new settings.

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DIAGNOSTICS: Diagnostic information for the master controller. This page is only available when connected to the master controller.

Firmware - The firmware version of the master controller.

Errors - Number of communication errors with slave units.

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5. SERIAL/ETHERNET INTERFACE PROTOCOLCommands are accepted simultaneously from the serial port and the ethernet port. Commands will be run in the order they were received.

Serial Data FormatThe RS-232 port settings are fixed as follows:

Baud rate 57600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None

Ethernet connection detailsBy default the device uses DHCP to obtain an IP address. A static IP address can be set with the SIP command. The device accepts TCP connections on port 8150. Up to 4 simultaneous connections can be open at the same time.

Command formatAll commands are 3 characters that must be capitalized. Spaces (0x20) and the Linefeed character (0x0A) are ignored. Commands must end with a Carriage Return <CR> (0x0D).

Commands will echo the three character command back. The response will contain one of the following

OK The command was accepted WA There was a problem, but the command was partially accepted ER An error occurred and an ErrorCode is included with the response.

Commands directed at a UnitMask will send an individual reply for each unit.

Example: RUP 0003 <CR> Reply: RUP 01 OK <CR> RUP 02 ER 10 <CR> This example reply indicates unit 1 accepted the command, and unit 2 did not reply.

If the three character command is not recognized, the master unit will respond with:

UNK <CR>

BufferingThe device has a limited buffer space where commands are stored while being processed. If a command received will not fit in the buffer, an error response will be returned with an ErrorCode of 20.


Movement commands

RUP UnitMask <CR> Run the units up to the top until a stop command is sent

or the full sensor has cable under it.

Responses: RUP UnitID OK <CR> RUP UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> RUP ER ErrorCode <CR>

RDN UnitMask <CR> Run the units down to the bottom until a stop command

is sent or the empty sensor no longer has cable under it.

Responses: RDN UnitID OK <CR> RDN UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> RDN ER ErrorCode <CR>

SST UnitMask <CR> Ramp the units to a stop (soft stop).

Responses: SST UnitID OK <CR> SST UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> SST ER ErrorCode <CR>

HST UnitMask <CR> Immediate stop the units (hard stop).

Responses: HST UnitID OK <CR> HST UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> HST ER ErrorCode <CR>

POS UnitMask PositionVal <CR> Set a desired position for the units to travel to with the

RUN command. The given PositionVal is stored in a regis-ter on the master device. The PositionVal registers default to 00000000 for all units on start up.

This command is useful for queuing several units and then sending a RUN command to all units at once.

Responses: POS UnitID OK <CR> POS ER ErrorCode <CR>

RUN UnitMask <CR> Run the units to the PositionVal currently in the register

for that unit.

This command is useful for queuing several units with the POS command and then sending a RUN command to all units at once.

Responses: RUN UnitID OK <CR> RUN UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> RUN ER ErrorCode <CR>

RPO UnitMask PositionVal <CR> Run the units to the given PositionVal which will also be

stored in the register on the master device.

Responses: RPO UnitID OK <CR> RPO UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> RPO ER ErrorCode <CR>


Heartbeat Commands

After sending a RUP or RDN command a timer is started for each unit that is now running and you must send a heartbeat at least once a second to update this timer. If one second passes without a heartbeat for a unit that needs one, the unit will be automatically stopped. This functionality is enabled by default on power up.

HBT UnitMask <CR> Update the heartbeat timer for the given units.

Responses: HBT OK <CR>

DHB <CR> Disable the heartbeat functionality.

Responses: DHB OK <CR>

EHB <CR> Enable the heartbeat functionality.

Responses: DHB OK <CR>

CHB <CR> Check if the heartbeat functionality is enabled.

Responses: CHB OK 0 <CR> CHB OK 1 <CR>


Status commands

SPD UnitMask SpeedVal <CR> Set the max speed for the units. 00 (stopped) is not a

valid value for this command. The given SpeedVal will be echoed back in the reply.

Responses: SPD UnitID OK SpeedVal <CR> SPD UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> SPD ER ErrorCode <CR>

GSD UnitMask <CR> Get the max speed setting of the units.

Responses: GSD UnitID OK SpeedVal <CR> GSD UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GSD ER ErrorCode <CR>

GPO UnitMask <CR> Get the current position of the units.

Responses: GPO UnitID OK PositionVal <CR> GPO UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GPO ER ErrorCode <CR>

UVR UnitMask <CR> Get the firmware version of the units. VersionCode will

either be SR for a reeler, or SW for a winch.

Responses: GPO UnitID OK XX.XX VersionCode <CR> GPO UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GPO ER ErrorCode <CR>

GST UnitMask <CR> Get the current status of the units. DestinationResult

indicates the result of the last run command (RUP, RDN, RUN, or RPR). 00 is a valid return value for SpeedVal which indicates the unit is not moving. SensorFlags will be a 3 digit number representing a binary mask of various sensors in the unit.

Return values: Direction 0 Unit is stopped 1 Unit is going down 2 Unit is going up Destination 0 Unit is stopped 1 Top 2 Bottom 3 Position (unit is running to

a preset or a value given by POS/RUN or RPO)

SensorFlags 001 Spill sensor 002 Empty sensor 004 User sensor 008 Full sensor 016 Bezel sensor 064 Unit is past top limit 128 Unit is past bottom limit

Responses: GST UnitID OK Direction Destination

SpeedVal SensorFlags <CR> GST UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GST ER ErrorCode <CR>

GDR UnitMask <CR> Get the DestinationResult of the units. If the unit

successfully reached its destination for a RPR command, the PresetID will be returned as well.

DestinationResult 00 Unit is currently running 03 Unit successfully reached the given position (RPO) 04 Unit hit the top sensor 05 Unit hit the bottom sensor 06 Unit spill sensor tripped 07 Unit was sent a stop command 10 Unit hit the top limit 11 Unit hit the bottom limit 12 Unit reached the preset

position 13 Unit stopped due to lack of

heartbeat 14 Unit stopped due to

communication failure

Responses: GDR UnitID OK DestinationResult <CR> GDR UnitID OK 12 PresetID <CR> GDR UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GDR ER ErrorCode <CR>


STL UnitMask PositionVal <CR> Use the given PositionVal as the top limit position. This position

will be stored in non-volatile memory on the unit. This will enable the top limit.

Responses: STL UnitID OK <CR> STL UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> STL ER ErrorCode <CR>

STH UnitMask <CR> Use the current position of the unit as the top limit position. This

position will be stored in non-volatile memory on the unit. This will enable the top limit.

Responses: STH UnitID OK <CR> STH UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> STH ER ErrorCode <CR>

GTL UnitMask <CR> Get the top limit position of the units.

Responses: GTL UnitID OK PositionVal <CR> GTL UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GTL ER ErrorCode <CR>

ETL UnitMask <CR> Enable the top limit for the units.

Responses: ETL UnitID OK <CR> ETL UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> ETL ER ErrorCode <CR>

DTL UnitMask <CR> Disable the top limit for the units.

Responses: DTL UnitID OK <CR> DTL UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> DTL ER ErrorCode <CR>

SBL UnitMask PositionVal <CR> Use the given PositionVal as the bottom limit position. This position

will be stored in non-volatile memory on the unit. This will enable the bottom limit.

Responses: SBL UnitID OK <CR> SBL UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> SBL ER ErrorCode <CR>

SBH UnitMask <CR> Use the current position of the unit as the bottom limit position.

This position will be stored in non-volatile memory on the unit. This will enable the bottom limit.

Responses: SBH UnitID OK <CR> SBH UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> SBH ER ErrorCode <CR>

GBL UnitMask <CR> Get the bottom limit position of the units.

Responses: GBL UnitID OK PositionVal <CR> GBL UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GBL ER ErrorCode <CR>

EBL UnitMask <CR> Enable the bottom limit for the units.

Responses: EBL UnitID OK <CR> EBL UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> EBL ER ErrorCode <CR>

DBL UnitMask <CR> Disable the bottom limit for the units.

Responses: DBL UnitID OK <CR> DBL UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> DBL ER ErrorCode <CR>

CLM UnitMask <CR> Check the limits for the units. TopLimitEnabled and BottomLimit-

Enabled will return a 1 if the limit is enabled, 0 otherwise. TopLimit-Flag and BottomLimitFlag will return a 1 if the unit is past the limit. If unit is not past the limit or the limit is disabled these will return a 0.

Responses: CLM UnitID OK TopLimitEnabled BottomLimitEnabled TopLimitFlag BottomLimitFlag <CR> CLM UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> CLM ER ErrorCode <CR>

Limit commands


Preset Commands

There are 32 preset slots available in the master device. Each contains a UnitMask of which units are stored as part of that preset as well as positions for each stored unit. These presets are stored in non-volatile memory and will persist through a power cycle.

SPR PresetID UnitMask PresetName <CR> Save the current unit positions as the given PresetID. The

returned UnitMask indicates which units were saved in this preset. In the event of a communication failure with one of the units a WA response will be given, the unit will not be saved in the preset, and the returned UnitMask will not include that unit. If all units have a communication failure, an error response will be returned with an ErrorCode of 13. PresetName is optional.

Responses: SPR PresetID OK UnitMask PresetName <CR> SPR PresetID WA UnitMask PresetName <CR> SPR PresetID ER ErrorCode <CR> SPR ER ErrorCode <CR>

RPR PresetID <CR> Run the units stored in this preset to the preset locations. The

returned UnitMask indicates which units accepted the command. In the event of a communication failure with one of the units a WA response will be given, and the returned UnitMask will not include that unit. If all units have a communication failure, an error response will be returned with an ErrorCode of 13. This command will also return an error response if the preset is disabled.

Responses: RPR PresetID OK UnitMask <CR> RPR PresetID WA UnitMask <CR> RPR PresetID ER ErrorCode <CR> RPR ER ErrorCode <CR>

DPR PresetID <CR> Disable the given preset. The preset will become unavailable for

the RPR command until a new one is saved.

Responses: DPR PresetID OK <CR> DPR ER ErrorCode <CR>

CPR PresetID <CR> Check if the preset is enabled, and get the stored UnitMask and

PresetName. A 0 response indicates the preset is disabled.

Responses: CPR PresetID OK 0 <CR> CPR PresetID OK 1 UnitMask PresetName <CR> CPR ER ErrorCode <CR>

NPR PresetID PresetName <CR> Change the name of the preset to PresetName. This command

will return an error response if the preset is disabled.

Responses: NPR PresetID OK <CR> NPR ER ErrorCode <CR>

PRD PresetID <CR> Returns the UnitMask, PositionVal for each unit, and PresetName

stored for the given preset.

Responses: PRD PresetID OK UnitMask PositionVal

PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PresetName <CR>

PRD ER ErrorCode <CR>

PRS PresetID UnitMask PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal Posi-tionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PositionVal PresetName <CR> Overwrites the preset with the given data and enables the preset.

Responses: PRS PresetID OK <CR> PRS ER ErrorCode <CR>


Group Commands

SGP GroupID UnitMask <CR> Save the given UnitMask as a group.

Responses: SGP GroupID OK UnitMask <CR> SGP ER ErrorCode <CR>

DGP GroupID <CR> Delete the given group.

Responses: DGP GroupID OK <CR> DGP ER ErrorCode <CR>

CGP GroupID <CR> Check if the group is enabled, and get the stored UnitMask. A 0

response indicates the group is deleted.

Responses: CGP GroupID OK 0 <CR> CGP GroupID OK 1 UnitMask <CR> CGP ER ErrorCode <CR>

Group Run Commands

GUP GroupID <CR> If the group is enabled, sends a RUP command to all units in the

group and responses will match RUP.

Responses: RUP UnitID OK <CR> RUP UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GUP GroupID ER ErrorCode <CR> GUP ER ErrorCode <CR>

GDN GroupID <CR> If the group is enabled, sends a RDN command to all units in the

group and responses will match RDN.

Responses: RDN UnitID OK <CR> RDN UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GDN GroupID ER ErrorCode <CR> GDN ER ErrorCode <CR>

GSS GroupID <CR> If the group is enabled, sends a SST command to all units in the

group and responses will match SST.

Responses: SST UnitID OK <CR> SST UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GSS GroupID ER ErrorCode <CR> GSS ER ErrorCode <CR>

GHS GroupID <CR> If the group is enabled, sends a HST command to all units in the

group and responses will match HST.

Responses: HST UnitID OK <CR> HST UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> GHS GroupID ER ErrorCode <CR> GHS ER ErrorCode <CR>

Calibration

SPO UnitMask PositionVal <CR> Change the position register in the units to the given PositionVal.

Responses: SPO UnitID OK <CR> SPO UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> SPO ER ErrorCode <CR>


Master Commands

VER <CR> Get the version ID from the master. VersionID will be in the form

of XX.XX Response: VER OK VersionID <CR>

SIP IPAddress SubnetMask DefaultGateway <CR> Set a static IP address on the master device. IPAddress,

SubnetMask, and DefaultGateway must be in dot-decimal notation with three digits for each octet. These values will be stored in non-volatile memory and these changes do not take effect until after a reboot or power cycle.

Example: SIP 192.168.001.071 255.255.255.000 192.168.001.001

<CR>

Responses: SIP OK <CR> SIP ER ErrorCode <CR>

SDH <CR> Clear the static IP and use DHCP to obtain an IP

address. This change does not take effect until after a reboot or power cycle.

Response: SDH OK <CR>

GIP <CR> Retrieve the current IP settings for the master device. If the

device is configured to use a static IP, the response will be formatted the same as the SIP command arguments. If the device is configured to use DHCP, the response will contain DHCP.

Response: GIP OK SIP IPAddress SubnetMask

DefaultGateway <CR> GIP OK DHCP IPAddress SubnetMask DefaultGateway DHCPServer <CR>

GMA <CR> Retrieve the MAC address for the master device.

Response: GMA OK XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX <CR>

RBT <CR> Reboot the master device. An OK reply will be sent, after which

the device will reboot.

Response: RBT OK <CR>


Debug commands

DMC <CR> Get the CRC error count from the master. CRCCount will be a 4

digit number.

Response: DMC OK CRCCount <CR>

DSC UnitMask <CR> Get the CRC error count from the units. CRCCount will be a 4 digit

number.

Responses: DSC UnitID OK CRCCount <CR> DSC UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> DSC ER ErrorCode <CR>

GVA UnitMask <CR> Get a reading of the voltage supplied to each unit.

Responses: DSC UnitID OK XX.XX <CR> DSC UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> DSC ER ErrorCode <CR>

RBU UnitMask <CR> Reboot the given units. Responses: RBU UnitID OK <CR> RBU UnitID ER ErrorCode <CR> RBU ER ErrorCode <CR>


Parameters

UnitMask A four digit number representing a binary mask of which units to

send the command to 0001 (0x001 or 000000000001) would send it to

unit 1 only 0194 (0x0C2 or 000011000010) would send it to

units 2, 7 and 8 4095 (0xFFF or 111111111111) would send it to all units

Range of 0001 to 4095, must be 4 digits

UnitID A two digit number representing the number of the port the unit

is plugged in to. Range of 01 to 12

PresetID Range of 01 to 32, must be 2 digits

GroupID Range of 01 to 99, must be 2 digits

SpeedVal Range from 00 to 32, 0 being stopped, 1 being the slowest

speed, 32 being max speed. 00 is invalid for the SPD command, and will only be returned by the GST command. Must be 2 digits.

PositionVal A number representing a unit position in encoder counts. This

number must 8 digits when positive, or “-” and 7 digits when negative. This value increases at a unit runs up towards the top.

Examples: 12345678 -7654321

Preset Name A name associated with a preset which can be retrieved with

the CPR command. Only ASCII values between 0x21 to 0x7E are accepted (spaces are ignored). Max of 32 characters.

Error Codes

Command Errors01 UnitMask invalid or not provided02 PresetID invalid or not provided03 SpeedVal invalid or not provided04 PositionVal invalid or not provided05 GroupID invalid or not provided20 Command buffer is full21 PresetID is not enabled22 GroupID is not enabled31 IPAddress is invalid or not provided32 SubnetMask is invalid or not provided33 DefaultGateway is invalid or not provided

Communication Errors10 Unit did not respond11 CRC error from unit to master12 CRC error from master to unit13 General communication error

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